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Technology Gifts stories - Page 383

The demand for technology gifts is significantly increasing as we begin to rely on new innovations. According to the Consumer Technology Association, 74% of U.S. adults plan to buy at least one tech gift this year, highlighting that it is one of the most prominent types of gift that is given.

Technology gifts can range from standard appliances and computer hardware to gaming and entertainment items. They are sold through a variety of channels and retail stores across the globe.
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Smartphone sales double Samsung profits
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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South Korean company predicts record profits in the three months to September, led by sales of its Galaxy smartphones.
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TechDay's Top 10…ways to stay safe online
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
Hello and welcome to the first installment of TechDay's Top 10, a daily feature offering tips and advice across a wide range of issues within the tech world.
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GrabOne goes with Apple's new Passbook
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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GrabOne integrates with Apple's Passbook, becoming NZ's first to offer coupons via iOS6, simplifying how users manage offers.
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Halo recruits ex-Rockstar developer
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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gaming
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halo
Despite the secrecy surrounding an upcoming title from the creators of Halo, they have announced the recruitment of ex-Rockstar developer Danny Bulla.
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Is the humble LED the future of printing?
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Oki Data Australia makes the case for LED technology, highlighting its reliability, energy efficiency and improved image quality compared to laser printing.
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Ruckus Wireless files $100m IPO
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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smartphones
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
Wireless-networking provider filed to raise $100m in a U.S. initial public offering, following claims of going public earlier this year.
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Fears for iPhone 5 shortage after Chinese factory strike
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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smartphones
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apple
Over 4,000 workers reportedly down tools in protest over working a national holiday, as pressure increases to meet iPhone 5 demand.
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Preview: Assassin’s Creed III
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Three years ago Ubisoft flew me over to their Sydney offices to have an early go on Assassin’s Creed II with the game’s creative director Patrice Désilets.
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Xero debuts Android accounting app
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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smartphones
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero launches Android app for on-the-move accounting, targeting 50% of SMEs keen on mobile financial management.
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Bethesda springs Hearthfire download surprise
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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gaming
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cybersecurity
Bethesda surprises PC users today, making Hearthfire downloadable content for the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim available without previous updates.
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Microsoft tipped for Rdio acquisition
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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gaming
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Website rumours suggesting the U.S. based digital music service is a target of technology giant as it increases its efforts on the music front.
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Kiwis enjoy cut-price consoles
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft New Zealand has significantly cut recommended retail prices across a wide range of Xbox 360 consoles, games and accessories.
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Have you got the Tech Factor?
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Simon Cowell and Will.i.am discuss the launch of an X Factor style show aimed at aspiring technology entrepreneurs.
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Skycity opts for single-vendor infrastructure strategy
Fri, 5th Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hp
Skycity consolidates IT with HP for seamless gaming and hospitality services, eyeing interoperability, cost benefits, and simplified issue resolution.
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Mixed bag of reviews for Resident Evil 6
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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reviews
One of the year’s most anticipated games has only just been released but has already been given the thumbs down by critics and gamers alike.
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Samsung seeks Apple retrial after jury bias
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
New legal filing from the South Korean company demands retrial after US$1bn patent loss, citing jury bias for the verdict.
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Mobile addicts across the ditch
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Our neighbours across the Tasman work extra hours via their mobile as the country becomes a nation of mobile addicts.
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Android App of the Week - IMDb
Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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imdb
Discover film magic on the go with IMDb's app, your encyclopaedia for movies, TV shows, trailers, and celeb trivia, crowning our Android App of the Week.
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Warcraft wants casting ideas for movie
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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twitter
A Warcraft movie has been a long time in the making but Blizzard high-ups have asked for casting ideas to speed up the process.
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‘Social networking’ that improves performance
Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
When Ben Ridler whips out his iPhone for a bit of social networking, it doesn’t necessarily mean he’s goofing off.